Cuba's Jardines Del Rey archipelago ready for Canadians with upgrades and new openings IAN STALKER A Cuban property with a connection to this country and one of its sporting greats is eager to welcome Canadians back to its sun-splashed beach.Cubanacan's Mojito Hotel — found on Cayo Coco in the Jardines...
Travel inspiration for 2022 with Goway Travel Although it feels “a bit foolhardy” to predict anything after the year we’ve all had, Renee Stanton-Defaria is looking at 2022 with positivity and optimism. “I feel like 2022 will be a big year for a lot of us in the travel industry as we crave...
The pandemic has changed the way many people think about travel. Some are no longer putting off dream trips, others are spending more on getaways and others yet are booking extended adventures to make up for lost time being cooped up at home without being able to explore the world....
Agents employ creative marketing strategies for success during the pandemic ANN RUPPENSTEIN After months of cancellations and rebooking trips, Linda Toth-Winterkorn is again fielding requests from clients who are ready to get away. The travel advisor with CWT Vacations is currently working remotely...
Agents must deal with a wary public IAN STALKER You certainly won't find any travel agents shedding a nostalgic tear after Omicron has long faded away. Last fall's growing belief that the travel industry was seeing a major rebound has been in some cases been replaced with a growing sense of gloom...
The travel industry reacts to CDC, government advisories against cruising ANN RUPPENSTEINMany travel industry professionals are taking a stance against the CDC’s updated guidance to avoid cruise travel regardless of vaccination status and the decision to raise the warning level for cruises to the highest...
Resort is in an area Hemingway loved IAN STALKER Upscale Swiss hotel company Kempinski is preparing to once again buck a Cuban trend and in doing so rekindle memories of an earlier visitor to Cuba whose time on the island is fondly remembered by locals.The company decided to reopen its Cayo Guillermo...
A first look at Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa Ann RuppensteinJavier Navarro, director of sales for the newly opened Breathless Cancun Soul, believes its DNA sets the brand apart. “When we started promoting the Breathless brand, we knew we needed a differentiator from the other all-inclusive...
Where are they now? Almuni finds success after BSAP Now more than ever, the Baxter Student Ambassador Program plays a vital role in the long-term survival of the travel industry. In its eighth year, the program continues to work with colleges and universities from across Canada to identify the most...
Future bookings are still strong for Toronto agents IAN STALKER Toronto travel agent Pat Probert has a good news travel story amid the Omicron gloom of the past couple of months. Probert, with Bob Family Travel, reports that a 2024 Polynesia cruise has led to a windfall for his agency at a time...
